2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES

Overview

The 2011 Outback Sport has hatchback styling and has a sports appearance that combines sport car performance with an aggressive stance.

The Sportback is a practical sedan with tons of cargo space to haul groceries or even a bike around town.

Safety

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Front height adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Tire pressure monitor

Under the Hood

The ES comes with a 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter MIVEC engine that produces 145/143 pounds-feet of torque and was paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. This drivetrain is adequate for any city or highway driving.

Driving Impression

The Lancer ES 2.0-liter engine acceleration is on the weak side but adequate for city and highway driving.  The CVT transmission seems to drain the power but the Sportback is fun to drive.

The ride on the Lancer ES is smooth yet sporty and handling is good, The car corners with ease when taking sharp turns.

Inside

The Lance Sportback seating is comfortable and can seat five adults, Cargo space is fantastic with 52.7 cubic feet and the cargo floor has two-position height-adjustable making the vehicle versatile.  The ES comes with a 140-watt audio system with four speakers. The steering wheel has radio, phone and cruise controls.  The dash is nicely laid out and has chrome accents.

Outside

The 2011 Lancer Sportback has the Mitsubishi signature unusual front air dam and bumper and the rear end treatment is more eye appealing with its unique rear end fascia and rear spoiler.  16” wheels highlight the vehicle and the Sportback does have a pleasing design.

Summary
If you are in the market for an inexpensive 5 door with a sport appearance then you should take 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. For a test drive

Specifications

Measurements

  • Width: 69.4 in.
  • Height: 59.7 in.
  • Length: 180.4 in.
  • Ground clearance: 5.8 in.
  • Front track: 60.2 in.
  • Rear track: 60.2 in.
  • Wheel base: 103.7 in.
  • Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 13.8 cu.ft.
  • Maximum cargo capacity: 52.7 cu.ft.
  • EPA interior volume: 108.3 cu.ft.

Interior

Front Seats

  • Front head room: 39.6 in.
  • Front hip room: 53.3 in.
  • Front leg room: 42.3 in.
  • Front shoulder room: 54.7 in.
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Cloth
  • Sport front seats

Rear Seats

  • Rear hip Room: 54.1 in.
  • Rear head room: 36.8 in.
  • Rear leg room: 35.9 in.
  • Rear shoulder room: 54.3 in.
  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Rear ventilation duct

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

  • Base engine size: 2.0 L
  • Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
  • Cylinders: inline 4
  • Valves: 16
  • Valve timing: Variable
  • Torque: 145 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm
  • Horsepower: 148 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • Turning circle: 32.8 ft.
  • Base engine type: gas

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